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Attorneys general urge FCC action against illegal robocalls

Attorney General Josh Kaul, along with a bipartisan group of 46 Attorneys General, has urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to enhance its Robocall Mitigation Database (RMD).

By The Sconi | Nov 18, 2024

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VA provides 37.8% more home purchase loans in Wisconsin in Q3

There were 849 VA home purchases in Wisconsin in the third quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $282.3 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

By The Sconi | Nov 15, 2024

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Wisconsin leads US in fall drug take back collection

By The Sconi | Nov 15, 2024

The Wisconsin Department of Justice has announced that Wisconsin led the nation in the amount of prescription medications collected during the Fall 2024 Drug Take Back event.

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Wisconsin DOJ releases annual report highlighting crime lab developments

By The Sconi | Nov 13, 2024

Attorney General Josh Kaul has released the 2023 Annual Report for the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Forensic Sciences (DFS) crime laboratories.

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Number of VA loans issued in Wisconsin increased by 230.6% from Q3 2023 to Q3 2024

By The Sconi | Nov 12, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 1,263 home loans in Wisconsin, totaling $395.1 million, during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Wisconsin DOJ releases annual report highlighting increase in student safety tips

By The Sconi | Nov 12, 2024

The Wisconsin Department of Justice's Office of School Safety (OSS) has published its 2023-2024 annual report for the Speak Up, Speak Out (SUSO) program.

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Gundersen settles air pollution case with $160K payment

By The Sconi | Nov 12, 2024

Attorney General Josh Kaul has announced a settlement with Gundersen Lutheran Administrative Services, Inc. for $160,000.

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VA issues fewer Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Wisconsin in Q3 vs. Q2 2024

By The Sconi | Nov 9, 2024

The VA issued 147 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Wisconsin during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 226 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA home loan amount in Wisconsin increases from 2022 to 2023

By The Sconi | Nov 8, 2024

The average VA loan amount for Wisconsin in the fiscal year 2023 was $281,739, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Wisconsin joins $1.37 billion settlement with Kroger over opioid crisis

By The Sconi | Nov 6, 2024

Attorney General Josh Kaul, in collaboration with a bipartisan coalition of thirty state attorneys general, has announced a settlement agreement with Kroger valued at $1.37 billion.

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Attorneys general condemn potential election-related violence

By The Sconi | Nov 4, 2024

Attorney General Josh Kaul has joined a bipartisan coalition of 51 attorneys general to denounce any potential violence related to the upcoming election results.

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Lawmakers urge President Biden's intervention on stalled U.S.-China adoptions

By The Sconi | Nov 4, 2024

U.S. Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin has joined forces with Senators Chuck Grassley of Iowa and Ben Cardin of Maryland to call on President Joe Biden to address the issue of stalled U.S.-China adoptions.

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Wisconsin candidates urged by Common Cause WI to pledge support for redistricting reform

By The Sconi | Oct 31, 2024

In July, Common Cause in Wisconsin (CC/WI) reached out to all registered candidates for the Wisconsin State Senate and Assembly.

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Settlements reached in drug price inflation case involving Heritage Pharmaceuticals

By The Sconi | Oct 31, 2024

Attorney General Josh Kaul has revealed two major settlements and cooperation agreements involving Heritage Pharmaceuticals and Apotex, totaling $49.1 million.

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FOIA Request Sent to Columbia County Election Department Regarding Ballot Counting Methods on October 30, 2024

By The Sconi | Oct 30, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Columbia County Election Department on October 30, 2024.

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FOIA Request Sent to Kenosha County Election Department Regarding Ballot Counting Methods on October 30, 2024

By The Sconi | Oct 30, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Kenosha County Election Department in Wisconsin on October 30, 2024.

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FOIA Request Sent to St. Croix County Election Department Regarding Ballot Counting Methods on October 30, 2024

By The Sconi | Oct 30, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the St. Croix County Election Department in Wisconsin on October 30, 2024.

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FOIA Request Sent to Walworth County Election Department Regarding Ballot Counting Methods on October 30, 2024

By The Sconi | Oct 30, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Walworth County Election Department in Wisconsin on October 30, 2024.

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FOIA Request Sent to Ozaukee County Election Department Regarding Ballot Counting Methods on October 30, 2024

By The Sconi | Oct 30, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Ozaukee County Election Department on October 30, 2024.

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FOIA Request Sent to Juneau County Election Department Regarding Ballot Counting Methods on October 30, 2024

By The Sconi | Oct 30, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Juneau County Election Department in Wisconsin on October 30, 2024.